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Unplanned move proves masterstroke for Diamonds coach

"For someone to come on, on debut and grab the moment like that, she certainly set the stadium alight."

Newcastle Herald

Why the Diamonds' shining moment shows need for a new entertainment centre

"It really builds the case for a new indoor stadium."

Newcastle Herald

Diamonds debutante Donnell Wallam stood up and showed ‘stick to sport’ crowd got it wrong

Australia’s third Indigenous representative showed it is possible to stand up for what you believe in and still excel in the sporting arena

The Guardian - AU

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How Donnell Wallam seized the moment in spectacular debut for Diamonds

Sport is all about moments. Donnell Wallam now owns a special one.

Newcastle Herald

Morning Mail: push for gas export limits, teen vaping addicts call Quit, UN doubts climate pledges

Thursday: Former competition watchdog boss Rod Sims says gas industry ‘just needs the threat’ of export caps to lower prices. Plus: 46 uses for leftover cheese

The Guardian - AU

Donnell Wallam seals dream debut with winning goal against England Roses, 55-54

After an intense couple of weeks in the spotlight, Noongar woman Donnell Wallam has let her netball do the talking, as she slotted the winning goal in her international debut and became the third Indigenous Diamonds player.

ABC News

Wallam delivers winning Diamonds goal

Donnell Wallam has had an unforgettable debut, scoring the winning goal for the Diamonds after weeks of pressure through Netball Australia's sponsorship saga.

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Debutante scores match winner as Australian Diamonds pip England to end controversial week on high

DONNELL Wallam made the most memorable of Test debuts, highlighted by a clutch last-second play in Australia's thrilling 55-54 victory over England in Newcastle on Wednesday night.

Newcastle Herald

Diamonds edge England in netball opener

Diamonds debutante Donnell Wallam has nailed a last-gasp goal to help Australia to a 55-54 win over England in their opening netball Test.

AAP

Hadley takes over as Diamonds captain

Paige Hadley will lead the Diamonds against England as the team look to put on a show for prospective sponsors after billionaire Gina Rinehart pulled her cash.

AAP

Australian Diamonds expect fans to back Donnell Wallam in likely debut in Newcastle

Diamonds shooter Sophie Garbin expects the Newcastle crowd to get behind Donnell Wallam if she makes her international debut against England on Wednesday night.

Newcastle Herald

Should athletes just shut up and play ball? No – society is changing and sport sponsorship must too

First Nations people please be advised this article contains mentions of racist comments against First Nations people.

The Conversation

The seven questions that preceded Hancock Prospecting’s decision to cut netball ties

As the stand-off between Hancock Prospecting and netball players rolled on, Tracey Holmes put several questions to the mining giants

ABC News

Major sponsors stick with Netball Australia despite Hancock Prospecting pulling out of $15m deal

Companies, including Suncorp, HCF and Origin Energy, say they will continue to financially support the code

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What's going on with Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart's mining company Hancock Prospecting? Here's what you need to know

Netball Australia has been making headlines for its sponsorship saga with Gina Rinehart's mining company, Hancock Prospecting. How did we get here?

ABC News

West Coast Fever boss concerned future sponsors may be put off by Hancock Prospecting fallout

Chief executive Simone Hansen is concerned the fallout from Gina Rinehart's decision to withdraw funding from Australian netball may dissuade future sponsors, and says women's sport will suffer as a result.

AAP

Diamonds skipper reflects on sponsor saga

Diamonds captain Liz Watson has no regrets about backing her Indigenous teammate Donnell Wallam despite the loss of a key Netball Australia sponsorship.

ABC News

Exhausted Diamonds win Constellation Cup trophy back with epic championship quarter in final series game

With all the sponsorship drama going on around the team, missing their star shooter and trailing 2-0 to start the series, Australia's remarkable Constellation Cup win came down to one epic quarter.

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Wallam in safe place, 'itching' to debut

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has paved the way for goaler Donnell Wallam's Test debut after a tumultuous week for the governing body.

AAP

Diamonds surge for emotional series win

Australia overcame an early six-goal deficit, exploding in the third quarter to beat New Zealand 57-53 and claim the Constellation Cup after a turbulent week.

AAP

No regrets but lessons for Aussie netball

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has backed her players' stance after the shock withdrawal of a major sponsor but admitted harsh lessons have been learned.

ABC News

Netball Australia faces funding crisis after Hancock Prospecting withdrawal as other sports warn of damage from saga

The decision of Hancock Prospecting to withdraw sponsorship presents a financial crisis for Netball Australia, as the sport's authorities take criticism for their handling of the issue and failure to listen to players' concerns, writes Tracey Holmes.

ABC News

Sponsors should be put through rigour, just like athletes, to 'earn their place' on a jersey, says former Diamonds player

What started as a request by Australian netballer Donnell Wallam to remove the name "Hancock" from her dress has erupted into a national conversation about sportswashing that some athletes and fans say is overdue.

AAP

Diamonds shine amidst sponsor drama

The Diamonds have delivered a dominant showing amidst the sponsorship drama involving Netball Australia, crushing Constellation Cup foes New Zealand 62-47.

ABC News

In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy

In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark.

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